Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Michael Udine
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO AUTHORIZE County Administrator to negotiate and execute agreements and take all actions necessary to acquire, at a price not to exceed $100,000,000 plus reasonable closing costs and related expenses, the property identified as Folio Number 504233590013, located at 1701-1741 Radiant Drive and 1730 Mariner Street, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, with such actions including, as may be required, executing purchase and sale agreements, “stalking horse” bidder agreements, bid documents, closing documents, consents, escrow agreements, and related instruments, all subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and authorize the County Administrator to take all administrative and budgetary actions to effectuate the acquisition on the stated terms. (Commissioner Udine) (Deferred from June 9, 2026 - Item No. 72)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is required to authorize the above-referenced action.
What Action Accomplishes
Authorizes the above-referenced actions.
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Summary Explanation/Background
On May 2, 2026, Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Spirit”) announced that it had ceased operations and commenced an orderly wind-down of its business while operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Spirit’s former headquarters campus is located on two parcels: (i) 1701-1741 Radiant Drive and 1730 Mariner Street, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, identified as Folio Number 504233590013 (the “Commercial Parcel”); and (ii) 1700 Meridian Drive, Dania Beach, Florida 33004, identified as Folio Number 504233590016 (the “Residential Parcel” and, together with the Commercial Parcel, the “Property”). Spirit’s interest in the Property is expected to be sold through a process established by the United States Bankruptcy Court as part of Spirit’s wind-down proceedings.
The Property consists of approximately 11 acres and includes four buildings. Located on the Commercial Parcel are: (1) a headquarters office building totaling approximately 180,222 square feet; (2) a training center totaling approximately 108,085 square feet; and (3) an ancillary amenities building totaling approximately 13,000 square feet. The Residential Parcel is ground leased by Spirit and includes a corporate housing facility containing 200 units. The Commercial Parcel has access to a 998-space parking garage and 125 surface parking spaces, and the Residential Parcel includes a 301-space parking garage. Based on its location and available space, the Property could serve as a future site for Broward County’s Government Center East.
This item proposes purchasing only the Commercial Parcel, as more specifically described in the legal description attached as Exhibit 1. Two appraisals of the Commercial Parcel were completed prior to Board consideration of this item. As the proposed purchase price of the Commercial Parcel does not exceed 110% of the average appraised value established by the two appraisals, approval of this item does not require a supermajority vote of the Board (six votes).
Additional material submitted at the June 9, 2026, meeting at the request of the Office of the County Attorney and County Administration is attached as Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 3, respectively.
Source of Additional Information
Kyle Schulberg, Aide to Michael Udine, Commission District 3, 954-357-7003
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
Up to $100,000,000, plus reasonable closing costs and related expenses.